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Delawishious
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Joined: 11/10/2008
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 3

Posted: 07:44pm 10 Oct 2008

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Hi everyone,
Inspired by the information on your site, I have decided to try and build a
wind generator.
I have a small 4 stroke portable petrol generator that has a seized engine.
I have separated the engine from the generator which has 110 and 240 volt
output plugs.
Would be possible to utilize this to power a work shop heater.

Still searching for that pearl in the sandy gusset of life.

SparWeb

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Joined: 17/04/2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 196

Posted: 08:16pm 10 Oct 2008

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"Too simple to be true..." Well, it is.

Sorry to burst the bubble: a generator set is designed to operate at several thousands of RPM. A wind turbine should only turn at several hundreds of RPM. The mis-match of speeds makes modification necessary.

That's why we're all so fascinated with building the generator parts, on this forum, too.

Then again, if you find a more efficient fuel engine (diesel, propane, steam, etc.) that will turn the generator, then you can do better than gasoline (sorry, petrol) by far.

You're still in the 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration zone.

Keep reading, there are lots of fun projects on the go. Some are featured on the site's homepage.

Steven T. Fahey

Delawishious
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Joined: 11/10/2008
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 3

Posted: 09:20pm 10 Oct 2008

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Many thanks for the quick reply.
Reality is a harsh mistress!

Still searching for that pearl in the sandy gusset of life.

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